As a preparer of Peruvian motorcycles for long distance travel in South America every rider asks me what tools are best to have to fix the bike along the way. My answer always is:
(1) The Spanish language. It will endear you to those who would help you and get you out of bad fixes. Know as much as you can and try to communicate even if you are not good at it or pronounce correctly.
(2) Good cheer. This is VERY MUCH a Karma thing. Pass out good cheer liberally and you will almost always be met with the same!
(3) Moto tie-down straps to put the motorcycle up in the back of a pickup or truck. There will invariably be times when you just can't fix the issue there on the road. Sometimes it is due to weather, sometimes lack of knowledge. Especially if you are riding alone and don't do your own tire repair, you MUST have these straps to get you to the next town! Rope will only leave you crying at the damage done to your bike as it bangs around in the back of the pickup!
 
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